FearCast Podcast

#269- Is My Porn Use Causing Me Become A Creepy Person?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cheesecake Destroyer, no that is not their real name (probably), messaged me a question that is more complicated than it seems. They want to know...

#268- Supporting Good Kids With Moral Scrup, With Elena Fasan, LCSW, and Jenny Foss, MA

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To answer today’s audio question, I had on TWO experts on child development and OCD. The questioner who is in the middle of the delicate balanc...

#267- Is Anthony’s Girlfriend A Gargoyle, Or Is ROCD At It Again?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony sent in an audio question where he shared that he’s having trouble with some thoughts about his girlfriend. He keeps wondering whether ...

#265- What If My Values Aren’t Mine, Featuring Lauren Rosen, MFT

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Rosen, MFT, joined me today to help answer Lemon’s question. Lemon wanted to know how she can move forward with her life, pursuing her v...

#264- Paranoid Personality Disorder And ROCD Is Not Sophi’s Friend

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sophi sent in her audio question and had a question about how to best deal with this really unhelpful, bad-for-the-relationship, unwelcomed obsta...

#263- ERP For Disordered Eating, What’s An Intrusive Thought, And More

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a jam packed episode. I answer four questions from listeners across a wide range of topics. We discuss the differences between an obsessi...

#262- When “I’m Bisexual” Is Not Enough To Quiet ROCD/ SOOCD

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Toblerone Girl messaged me with an audio question recently. Unfortunately, she’s struggling with the dreaded overlap of ROCD and SO-OCD that se...

#261- Can I Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer a twofer from Katie; both of them Religious Scrupulosity related. The first question is about how can someone “cast their cares ...

#260- Medication For OCD And Anxiety With Dr. Sanjaya Saxena, MD

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are holding off on the questions to dedicate our time to talking about all things medication for OCD and anxiety disorders. Lucky for us...

#259- Chasing Sensorimotor Relief, And It’s Impossible To Deal With Death

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John sent in an audio question. He wants to know whether his attempts to control, and even mentally play with, his Sensorimotor OCD obsession is ...

#258- Struggling With Her Twin Flame, and SO-OCD Or Denial?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’m answering two questions today. Why not. The first is a follow up audio question from Spiritual Overthinker. She shares how her struggles ha...

#257- Should We Avoid Others Or Face Taking On Their Obsessions?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this first episode of 2026, I am answering a Sensorimotor OCD question from Dave. However, as many FearCast questions go, this one also appli...

#256- Rubi’s Self Harm OCD and Emily’s Therapist Directed Limerence

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the last episode of the year, I’m going to answer two, that’s right TWO, listener questions. These two questions from Rubi and Emily. The...

#255- Ed’s Fear Of Being Socially Humiliated

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed recently sent in an audio question where he expressed a fear of being socially humiliated. This fear was triggered during a conversation with ...

#254- BDD Treatment With Kimbely Quinlan, MFT, and Chris Trondsen, MFT

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is an exciting one! Kimberley Quinlan and Chris Trondsen joined me to talk about their new program focused on Body Dysmorphic D...

#253- Your OCD And Tics Will Hate This Episode With Nathan Peterson

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Peterson, therapist, youtuber, educator, and now author, joined me on this episode to talk about his upcoming book and upcoming video prog...

#252- Tina’s Question About Partner Focused ROCD

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tina recently reached out to ask a question about what she thinks is Partner Focused ROCD. She struggles with obsessions about her partner and is look...

#251- How Can Melody Help Her Hypochondriac Boyfriend?

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melody sent me an audio question recently. She wants to know what she can do to best help her boyfriend who is struggling with health anxiety. He is j...

#250- How Do I Trust My Intuition Again After Awkwardness?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I got an audio question from Burrito John who wanted to know he can deal with a situation. He’s obsessing about whether he actually liked someone, o...

#249- How Choices When Young Help SO-OCD Haunt You Later

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey messaged me and wanted to know how to forgive himself for his obsessions and past choices so he can finally move on with his life past the gri...

#248- When Obsessions Are Also Your Interests And Values- ROCD Edition

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dan reached out with an audio question to ask about what he can do when his interests and values happen to also be the focus of his obsession. Hijacki...

#247- Science Proves We Don’t Have Free Will… Now What?!

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just in case the threats of the Rapture didn’t get you down (or amped up with anxiety) enough, GS comes along to ask the question about what to do, ...

#246- Are Generalized Anxiety Compulsions Different Than OCD Compulsions? GAD vs OCD!

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode, I got a relatively simple question; what are the differences between the compulsions and other behaviors found in Generalized A...

#245- OCD Treatment And The Autism Spectrum With Dr. Jeremy Shuman, PsyD

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jeremy Shuman, PsyD, joins me today to discuss OCD treatment for those on the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Shuman offers a wealth of knowledge, insights, a...

#244- Real-Event OCD: I Used AI And All I Got Was Guilt And Anxiety

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alan sent me a message asking me about how he can deal with a spike in Real-Event OCD themes. He’s a reporter who used AI to help with his grammar, ...

#243- Toenail Fungus Obsession… Again, and Still!

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Annie reached out to me as a follow up to a previous question she had about her toenail fungus and her obsession about it. She noticed that after all ...

#242- What If You Actually Believe Your Obsessive Thoughts?

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I recently got a follow up question from the Emotional Contamination episode (#240) asking about what to do if/ when someone actually believes their O...

#241- The National OCD Survey with Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti and Jon Hershfield

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode feature Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti, PhD, and Jon Hershfield, MFT in our discussion of the National OCD Survey. The goal of the National O...

#240- Emotional Contamination For Ellie’s 14 Year Old

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie reached out to ask about how to help her 14 year old who is struggling with a fear of becoming like other people. Emotional Contamination the na...

#239- SO-OCD Is Leading To Troubles In The Bedroom. Help!

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ward emailed me to share a struggle he’s going through related to his SO-OCD. He notes that he’s in therapy and making progress, but the anxiety i...

#238- Will Payton Ever Be Able To See Life Past Her Nose Again?

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Payton reached out with a voice question on Instagram with a question that a lot of people who listen to this podcast can understand. She struggles wi...

#237- Alana’s Perfectionism Is Driving Her Nuts!

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alana messaged me recently and asked about how she can tackle her perfectionism. It’s stopping her from sending in assignments, writing papers, and ...

#236- Being The Other Person In An ROCD Relationship With Danielle Cohen, LMFT

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it’s like to be the partner of someone with Relationship OCD (ROCD)? Well, one listener did too, and they reached out to me and ask...

#235- Is It Normal To Have Intrusive Thoughts On Purpose?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rick reached out to me recently to ask a very simple question with a not-so-simple answer. He wanted to know if it’s normal to have intrusive though...

#234- How Do I Stop, And Do ERP With, These Looping Violent Thoughts

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abby reached out to me via Instagram to ask a question that starts off a little Harm OCD, but ends up a little Sensorimotor/ Hyperawareness OCD. She w...

#233- POCD: What If Therapist Actually Thinks I’m… You know?!

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

M messaged me recently to ask about a situation that is all too common. They struggle with POCD, but are terrified to go see a therapist for treatment...

#232- How Can I Be A Full Time Artist Without Scrupulosity Destroying Me?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling Artist emailed me with an admittedly long question. They want to become a full time artist but are struggling to take the leap because thei...

#231- Eden’s Casadastraphobia, and Taking Power From Sensorimotor OCD

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I get to share a comment from Eden and a question from Nicholas. Eden wanted to share her experience with Casadastraphobia. I love being able to...

#230- Not Habituating To Anxiety Of Fungus Under My Fingernails!

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie reached out ask me a simple question about how to pursue Exposure and Response Prevention when she cannot habituate to anxiety after she has had...

#229- How Can I Fight The Daily Fight Against SO-OCD?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phil messaged me to ask a simple question; what can he do to fight the inner fight of SO-OCD? He comments that he is in a relationship but constantly ...

#228- Functional Neurological Disorder and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures with Dr. Lorna Myers

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features another amazing interview with someone at the forefront of their field. I had the privilege to interview Dr. Lorna Myers ab...

#227- Post Partum OCD with Dr. Jon Abramowitz

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Mother’s Day, I had a chance to sit down with Dr. Jon Abramowitz and chat about Post Partum and Parinatal OCD, usually abbreviated as PP...

#226- Dealing With Dissociation, and Creative Corner with Erika McCoy

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode, I answer a question from C. She wants to know what she can do about her dissociation and memory loss when she becomes triggered...

#225- Shame and Rebuilding Relationships After The Worst Of OCD

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn wrote to me asking about how she can deal with the feelings of shame and embarrassment after her family has heard the details, and been the recip...

#224- Why Does OCD Feel So Real?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kallie sent me a question that I’m sure every single person who has listened to this podcast has asked– “Why does OCD feel so real?!” She also...

#223- Fear Of False Memories, and Fear Of Losing Memories

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode includes two questions and two answers, both having to do with memories. For the first question, the listener wants to know what can...

#222- Intrusive Musical Imagery: What Is It, and How Do I Stop It?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Max emailed me and asked a question that has never been asked on the FearCast before. He shares that he struggles with Intrusive Musical Imagery, or i...

#221- What Kind Of A Person Has POCD Thoughts, and What If I Cheated?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s question comes from Rick and Emilie. Rick struggles with feeling terrible over the fact that he even has POCD related thoughts and worries t...

#220- Stuck In A Real Event Obsession: ERP, Or Live And Learn?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s main question comes from a listener who seems to be stuck in a memory from two life events and she cant seem to get herself out of, away fro...

#219- I’m Attracted To The Memory Of My Elementary School Crush… Is This POCD?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s question is a fun one (for me). PotatoChipFiend emailed me asking me how they should deal with recurring thoughts about their childhood crus...

#218- What Is The Best Exposures For Sensorimotor, And Attention Training

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s question, Sisi emailed me asking about the best exposures for Sensorimotor OCD. So, while of course I offer some suggestions and ide...

#217- Saying “No” To Real Event OCD Has Triggered My Real Event OCD!

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maya messaged me recently with a question about her Real Event OCD. She decided to finally say “no” to a confession compulsion as part of her Real...

#216- Valentines Special: Open Relationships And The Fear of Being Replaced

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m releasing an episode early in honor of Valentines Day! This question comes from Teddy who is in an open relationship and has a fear that h...

#215- Living Religious Scrupulosity Through Ramadan, With Mubeena Mirza

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mubeena Mirza, LCSW, joined me today to talk about Religious Scrupulosity within the Muslim community in anticipation of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month-l...

#214- OCD Is Exhausting, So Are Kids. Do I Want Another One? Featuring Kelley Franke, MFT

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelley Franke, MFT, joined me today to answer a listener question about parenting with OCD. Lots has been written about how to parent a kid with OCD, ...

#213- I’ve gone through treatment, so why do I still get these intrusive thoughts?

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MJ asks a great question, that I think a lot of people have too. She’s gone through treatment, which was pretty successful, but why is her brain sti...

#212- Obsessed With Someone Else’s Smell. Is That Sensorimotor?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam messaged me recently with an audio question. He noticed that he recently has been obsessed with the smell of someone else. Memories of the smell ...

#211- I’ve Made A Terrible Mistake And Can’t Stop Ruminating About It!

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The FearCast is back in 2025! For today’s question, I answered Beth’s question about a mistake she made at the beginning of a fantastic relationsh...

#209- Living Well With OCD, Featuring Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m excited to share a conversation I had with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz about his upcoming book Living Well With OCD. During our conversation, ...

#208- How Do Others Know “Deep Down” Their Obsessions Aren’t True?

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gabriela messaged me and wanted to know how other people seemingly know, “deep down,” that their obsessions aren’t true. Have you ever heard tha...

#207- SPACE With High Dependent Adult Children With Natalia Aíza, LPC

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s podcast, we are ALL lucky to have Natalia Aiza, LPC, on to continue our conversation about using SPACE treatment with the High Dependent...

#206- Why Do I Assume I Am, And What If I Am, What My Thought Say?!

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a two-fer, but to answer one I need to answer the other. The first is from a listener who wonders why he assumes his thoughts are...

#205- Vasovagal Syncope And A Fear Of Blood

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes from a listener who struggles with fainting at the sight of blood. To answer this, I discuss Vasovagal Syncope, a physiologica...

#204- Schizophrenia OCD From Reading About Schizophrenia?!

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes from Victor who’s having a tough time dealing with obsessions focused on whether or not he has Schizophrenia. Unfortunately,...

#203- Why Is Real Life Anxiety Tougher Than My ERP Anxiety?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio questioner wants to know why the anxiety they experience from regular life and every-day triggers is worse than the anxiety they get w...

#202- Relationship OCD Spiked With Harm OCD? What To Do?d

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To learn more about Harm OCD, check out this article from The California OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center Today’s audio question comes from Aaron wh...

#201- SPACE Treatment With Natalia Aiza, LPC

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about SPACE Treatment! Natalia Aiza, LPC, joined me to talk about her expertise using SPACE, or Supportive Parenting for Anxi...

#200- Am I Creepy Or Just Morally Obsessed, And OCD Ruining Interests

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is so special, I thought I’d answer two listener questions! The first comes from a listener who is questing themselves as they notice they hav...

#199- The Universe Put Us Together, But ROCD and SOOCD Is RUINING IT!

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from Spiritual Overthinker who has won the lottery with a wonderful guy with whom she clicks with on a deep, spiritual ...

#198- Is This Gut Instinct Legit Or Just My OCD?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes in from Doubting Debbie who asks a great question: is this thought she’s having legitimate and worth investigating, o...

#197-Trying To Beat SO-OCD, Despite All These Compulsions!

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s question comes from Overthinker. She asks the question about how to beat her SO-OCD. She’s confident she’s narrowed down the core fear, ...

#196- Can ERP Be Helpful To Someone Who Is In Denial?

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from Frank. He wants to know whether Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy can be helpful to someone who is ac...

#195- Depression, Or OCD Making Feel Depressed, Or Both?

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who wants to know whether or not OCD can make them feel depressed, or if they just have depression, or ...

#194- Back To School Anxiety In Kids, Teens, And Adolescents With Elena Fasan, LCSW

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a timely one. I had the privilege of speaking with Elena Fasan, LCSW, about anxiety in kids, teens, and adolescents as they retur...

#193- Guilt And Shame, Groinal Sensations, And Confessing It All?

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s question comes from Tom. He messaged me and asked these questions three. How can he deal with the guilt and shame of having his particular t...

#192- Quirks Of Reassurance, and Friend Convincing Her She’s Gay

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode, I answer two listener questions. The first question is about whether people with Scrupulosity tend to exaggerate their reassura...

#191- Wet Paint Contamination Obsession From Years Ago

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I go over a question from James. He’s struggling with an obsession focused on items being contaminated simply by their associa...

#190- What If Things Get Bad After They’ve Been Good, And Too Embarrassed to address RE-OCD

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode, I answer two questions from listeners. The first listener wants to know how they can best deal with the possibility of relapse ...

#189- Faith And Doubt: Scrupulosity Within The LDS Church With Claire Breedlove, LCSW

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a continuation of the Faith and Doubt Series. I am joined by Claire Breedlove, LCSW, who specializes in treating Religious Scrupu...

#188- Living A Full Life After OCD With Lauren Rosen, MFT

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from Worry Wart who asked about life after OCD begins and whether one can get back to the happy place they were in befo...

#187- Microdisagreements And Not Being Heard; OCD, Or Nah?

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from Liam who notices that he becomes upset when it seems like people keep disagreeing with him, or making it seem like...

#186- How To Sell Someone On ERP, And What To Do With Groinal Sensations

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Issy reached out with an audio question. She shared her story about diagnosis with OCD and her success with POCD, but wanted to know how to dea...

#185- Obsessions Causing Pain, Is It Bad Enough To Start Therapy, And Is OCD Caused By Depression?

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a mash up of a few emailed questions. First, a listener notices their obsessions about their thoughts increases physical pain and...

#184- Compulsions: Damned If I Do, Damned If I Don’t

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s audio question, I answer Hannah’s question about her Sensorimotor/ Hyperawarness obsession. She shares that she’s had a few other ob...

#183- Am I In Denial Of My Sexual Orientation? Featuring Chris Trondsen, MFT

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s audio question, Chris Trondsen, MFT, was kind enough to join me to discuss Panicasaurus’s question. The question is very layered and h...

#182- Are Unresolved Issues The Cause Of My SO-OCD Obsession?

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from Overthinking Queen who wants to know whether her obsessions are coming from some unresolved or unaddressed issues ...

#181- Driving Anxiety And Self-Criticism, And Schizophrenia Fears

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode, I answer a few emailed questions! I’m going over two listener questions. The first one from someone struggling with driving a...

#180- Constantly Checking Whether Or Not I’m Happy. Help!

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Return FearCast audio question submitter questions whether or not they are happy. Like, a lot. In their relationship, with their friends, with their h...

#179- I Loved Her, I Reassured Her, She Left Me. What’s Going On?

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who’s trying to help her partner who seems to be struggling with some type of OCD. In the episode, we...

#178- Relationship OCD (ROCD) With Dr. Ran Littman, PhD

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features Dr. Ran Littman, PhD, who joins me to discuss everything there is to know about Relationship OCD (ROCD). Dr. Littman is a r...

#177- Faith and Doubt: Religious Scrupulosity Within Islam With Mubeena Mirza, LCSW

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a continuation in the Faith and Doubt series where I highlight people working to help people overcome Religious Scrupulosity, the OCD subtype...

#176- No Longer Being Daily Obsessed Makes Me Question The Initial Obsession

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who previously, er… currently, is struggling with SO-OCD. They previously struggled with their obsess...

#175- The First Episode With Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Michael Stier On Health Anxiety

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode, I was able to have on Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Michael Stier, LPCC, to discuss health anxiety. They recently released the book “...

#174- Is SO-OCD Decreasing My Attraction To My Partner?

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes in from “C” who wants to know whether her SO-OCD is decreasing her sense of attraction to her partner, or if she is...

#173- Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis, Health OCD

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a special discussion of Illness Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis,Health OCD, or whatever else you wanna call it....

#172- Handing An Obsession Resurgence; Return To Therapy, Or Deal On My Own?

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who wants to know how to deal with an obsession that comes back. Do they handle it on their own, or do ...

#171- Inconsistent Arousal, Childhood Experimentation, Lots of Checking… I’m Gay, Right?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This audio question comes from a listener who lays out a lot of background, lots of evidence, and lots of experience. After careful consideration all ...

#170- Staying Present Amidst My SO-OCD and ROCD Obsessions, and Psychics Ruining My Marriage!

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s questions come from listeners both struggling with ROCD. One is struggling with the dreaded combo of ROCD and SO-OCD, and the other is strug...

#169- Confessing, Sharing, Or Getting Support With SO-OCD

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who has a question about how to get support from others when she is in the middle of high anxiety or pa...

#168- My Family Is Stuck And Overwhelmed By COVID

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s question comes from someone who is struggling with family members who are overwhelmed by the idea of COVID and continue to be enveloped by r...